Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 205

Chapter 205:

“That’s not the case, Miss Murray; how could I possibly not want to talk with you?” Eileen responded, her tone polite but instinctive.

However, Zola’s next statement was even more blunt. “Because I’m the wife the Dawson family groomed for Bryan, it’s reasonable for you not to like me.”

“No, it’s not like that,” Eileen replied with a smile, shaking her head. “As long as Bryan hasn’t chosen you, I won’t dislike you.”

Though the Dawson family intended for Bryan to marry Zola, it didn’t concern Eileen. After all, others couldn’t dictate Bryan’s feelings.

Perhaps Zola hadn’t expected Eileen to respond so calmly and confidently; she seemed slightly taken aback. Her gaze softened as she studied Eileen, and after a few seconds, a smile broke across her face. “No wonder Bryan likes you. I’m starting to like you now, too. You’re sensible, and honestly, you’re more likable than Vivian and those upper-class ladies. I’ve seen too much insincerity from them.”

a sense of detachment before her. She listened with a light smile as Zola rambled

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herself. “Look at me, getting carried away. I enjoyed talking with you so much that I lost track of time. I actually came to discuss Kian. Bryan is in a difficult situation now. It’s not good that he and Kian have

to apologize to Kian?” Eileen cut straight to

back on the sofa. When Zola remained silent, she spoke again. “Miss Murray, you

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shifting from frustration to contemplation. “I know it’s complicated, but Kian can be… difficult. He’s protective of Vivian, and any threat to her well-being—especially

realize that I’m not a threat. I care about Bryan, and I won’t let anyone come between

stronger than I thought. That’s one of the reasons Bryan

with Zola. “I appreciate your support, Zola. I really do. But I think the best way forward is to

me you’ll keep an eye on Kian. He can be unpredictable, and

promise,” Eileen assured her,